About This Stamp
This issuance celebrates the 150th anniversary of Texas Statehood. The Republic of Texas was established in 1836 in the aftermath of a rebellion against Mexican authority. Texas sought annexation to the United States, but this was resisted by Northerners opposed to the expansion of slavery. However, on December 29, 1845, Texas was annexed as a slave state. This led directly to the Mexican-American War as Mexico moved to protect its far western territories from American expansion.
Art Director
Carl T. Herrman
As an art director for the U.S. Postal Service® for more than 15 years, Carl T. Herrman designed more than 50 stamps and guided more than 250 stamp projects, including Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Humphrey Bogart, and Comic Strip Classics. He also served as art director for five of the Celebrate the Century stamp panes. He has won more than 260 awards for design and design management, including two gold medals from the Society of Illustrators.
Herrman’s career has included positions as Director of Creative Services and adjunct professor at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, and Director of Marketing and Publications for the University of California at Irvine. He has provided consulting services for the Smithsonian Institution, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and numerous academic institutions. Herrman lives in Carlsbad,California.